This week's local events

Friday

7:30 p.m. Grace Fellowship's Easter Eggsplosion, Pickerington North High School. Kids up to fourth grade can participate. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Eggs will be dropped from a helicopter at 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, check www.gracepickerington.org for details.

Saturday

9 a.m. at American Legion Post 677, 11410 Smith Road, Lithopolis. Free. There will be three age groups for children 9 and under. Prizes and money eggs are included.

10 a.m. at Stradley Park Place, 36 S. High St., Canal Winchester. Some 120 dozen decorated eggs, with prize eggs in each age category. Kids up to 12 may participate.

10 a.m. at David Evangelical Lutheran, 300 Groveport Pike, Canal Winchester. An Easter message followed by an egg hunt.

10 a.m.-noon at Reflections Retirement Community, 2750 W. Fair Ave., Lancaster. Children of all ages are invited to participate.

10 a.m.-noon at Carriage Court of Lancaster, 800 Becks Knob Road, Lancaster. Children of all ages are invited to participate. Event includes egg decorating and a visit by the Easter Bunny.

11 a.m. at the village gazebo in Amanda. Children of all ages are invited to participate.

11 a.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars 3761, 2155 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore NW, Baltimore. Children 10 and under are invited to participate.

11 a.m. at Rising Park, 1120 N. High St., Lancaster. Children 10 and under are invited to participate. Sponsored by the Lancaster Masonic Lodge.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at Crossroads Church, 11573 Lithopolis Road, Lithopolis. There will be 25,000 candy-filled eggs, as well as inflatables, games, food, candy and a petting zoo. Children are asked to bring their own basket.

12 p.m. at Bloom-Carroll Middle School, 69 S. Beaver St., Carroll. There will be three age groups for children 9 and under. Event will include photos with the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by Carroll Old Timers.

Sunday

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cheers and Lakeside Chalet, 1211 Coonpath Road NW, Lancaster. A buffet style lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes egg hunt and visit from the Easter Bunny. Cost is $19.75 for each guest, $9.75 for children under 10. Reservations are required; call 740-654-9036.